Materials We Use
| Symbol | Plastic Name | About | Consumer Benefits | Typical Temp. Range | Chemical Resistance | Our Products Using This Material |
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) | PET is a condensation polymer that has undergone particularly rapid growth as a packaging material, not only for carbonated beverages, but also for amorphous and crystallised containers and trays. The success of PET as a carbonated beverage packaging material is due to be orientated and the development of high-speed bottle processing technology. | Toughness Shared proof Lightweight Recyclable Good barrier properties High Clarity |
6S°F- 175°F | Resistant to weak acids Resistant to bases Resistant to many solvents |
Anchor clear rectangular containers - CST Caterpak Deli Gourmet Containers Anchor Clear Cups Caterpak Food Bowls Caterpak Sundae Cups Catepak Clear Portion Control Cups Anchor Clear round FC range |
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Polyethylene (PE) | PE is produced in two forms; low (LOPE) and high(HOPE) density. It appears in its natural form as a milky white, waxy feeling material. As the density increases, so does the stiffness, hardness, strength, heat distortion point, and ability to transmit gases. As density decreases, impact strength and stress crack resistance increase. | Easily coloured in transparent, translucent or opaque material. Odourless and tasteless Excellent chemical resistance Low in water vapour transmission (won't easily sweat or fog) High permeability to air and gases Recyclable |
Low Density: 65°F-75°F High Density: 65°F -50°F | Good resistant to oils and greases Resistant to organic solvents below 140°F {168°F for HOPE) Very resistant to weak and strong alkalis (LOPE is resistant) Very resistant to weak acids (LOPE is resistant) Slowly attacked by strong acids (LOPE is attacked more quickly) |
Garbage Bags Bin liners |
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | The general characteristics of all vinyls are similar; Good strength, excellent water and chemical resistance and unlimited colour possibilities. PVC exhibits good weather resistance and abrasion resistance. | Good as a food packaging material Good clarity Tough Gas transfer |
6S°F - 175°F | Excellent resistance to oil and greases Resistant to strong acids Resistant to a variety of alkalies Swells in aromatic hydrocarbons Swells in ketones and esters Resistant to alcohols |
Caterwrap Clingwrap Kwik wrap – Perforated cling wrap Anchor Hinged Lid Containers Anchor Sandwich Wedges Anchor Cake Wedges Anchor Vinyl Gloves |
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Polypropylene (PP) | PP is produced as granules for use as a moulding material. In its natural state, PP is a hard, cloudy white material. Because of its chemical makeup, it cannot be produced as a crystal-clear material. However, when it is produced as film, its clarity is like polypropylene film. It is one of the lightest plastics available with a range of thickness. | Good surface hardness and scratch resistance Excellent resistance to water and gas vapour Good chemical resistance Serviceable above sterilisation temperature Easily coloured in opaque and translucent products |
10°F - 240°F | Excellent resistance to oil and greases Good stress crack resistance Softens and swells with some hydrocarbons Good general chemical resistance |
Caterpak Round and Rectangular Microwavable containers Anchor Plastic Cutlery |
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Polystyrene (PS) | PS is an odourless and tasteless polymer produced from ethylene and benzene. The addition of synthetic rubber, or butadiene, makes it a much tougher and more versatile plastic. Because PS can be foamed to lightweight, it is on outstanding insulation material. | Recyclable Good food packaging material Can be naturally translucent or coloured for consumer appeal Good surface smoothness Good insulation properties Crack and puncture resistant Lightweight |
32°F-12°F | Excellent resistance to a variety of acids Excellent resistance to alcohol Not resistant to vegetable oils Excellent resistance to pharmaceuticals Excellent resistance to beverages and foodstuffs |
Anchor Plastic plates and bowls Anchor Wine Glasses Culinaire Premium Cutlery Caterpak Straws |
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Polylactic acid (PLA) | PLA is a biodegradable thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch (in the United States and Canada) or sugarcane (in the rest of the world). PLA creates a plant-based alternative to traditional oil based food packaging and has a carbon footprint 75% lower than traditional packaging materials. | Recyclable Lightweight Allows us to turn plant into plastic |
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